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Fallen Tree

Post author:Benn Hitchen
Post published:May 18, 2023
Post category:News Flash

It has been reported to the Gratton Trust that a large branch of the tree in the south east corner by the Carthagena entrance has fallen. Wonston Parish Council, who…

Brilliant Sunshine for the Fun Dog Show

Post author:Benn Hitchen
Post published:May 14, 2023
Post category:Events News Flash

It was rosettes galore at 2023 Fun Dog Show. The sun was shining and there were some very excited dogs. There were 9 different classes to enter, alongside the 'Retrieve…

Summer Holiday Tennis Coaching

Post author:Benn Hitchen
Post published:April 27, 2023
Post category:News Flash

The links are up to book a place on the Martin Terrill tennis coaching in the summer holidays. See the Sutton Scotney Tennis Club page for the links. The Gratton…

Spring Update from the Gratton

Post author:Benn Hitchen
Post published:April 23, 2023
Post category:News Flash

April 2023 Card Boot Sale The start of the 2023 calendar of events opened in spectacular success with a car boot sale on the 22nd April. With over 80 sellers…

Wildflower bank rake-off

Post author:Benn Hitchen
Post published:March 4, 2023
Post category:News Flash

The Trustees were out in force today to complete the annual wildflower bank rake-off. Did you know that wildflowers flourish in poor soil? Letting last year's crop lie on the…

Question for a railway enthusiast…

Post author:Benn Hitchen
Post published:February 26, 2023
Post category:News Flash

Recent excavations have revealed some old railway infrastructure on the embankment of the railway line, just north of where the old station was. Does anyone know what this infrastructure is?…

2023 Tennis Coaching on the Gratton

Post author:Benn Hitchen
Post published:February 15, 2023
Post category:News Flash

Our free tennis coaching for children at the Gratton is now available for booking. We are offering dates in the Easter half term and again in the Summer holidays. Thanks…

New start time for the Car Boot Sale

Post author:Benn Hitchen
Post published:February 15, 2023
Post category:Events

Please be advised that the Gratton Car Boot Sales on the 22nd April has a new start time of 10am for the public to enter. Sellers are asked to arrive…

Launch of a new project!

Post author:Benn Hitchen
Post published:February 3, 2023
Post category:Projects

The Gratton needs a new lawn mower. However, to handle the Gratton, with our two football pitches, we need a sizeable mower....and they don't come cheap! We need to raise…

Reminder to Dog Owners

Post author:Benn Hitchen
Post published:February 2, 2023
Post category:News Flash

The Gratton Trust is saddened to report that there have recently been two dog attacks on the Gratton. Dog owners are reminded it is against the law to let a…